Wrestlenomics

Wrestlenomics

Wrestlenomics covers the business of pro wrestling. Pollock & Thurston is a weekly podcast hosted by John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston. They are often joined by a relevant guest.

  1. AEW’s Public Funding & Attendance in Texas | SmackDown Viewership Plummets | Pollock & Thurston

    -5 J

    AEW’s Public Funding & Attendance in Texas | SmackDown Viewership Plummets | Pollock & Thurston

    John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the public funding and attendance figures from AEW All In Texas and react to SmackDown’s all-time low viewership. Thurston discusses his reporting on AEW All In Texas and the records he has received from the Government concerning the July 11 event at Globe Life Field. SmackDown falls to an all-time viewership figure under the new Big Data + Panel model, and we explain why this is concerning.  Topics this week include: Government records reveal AEW All In Texas attendance and public fundingWWE SmackDown hits an all-time low under new ratings modelAri Emanuel and Stephanie McMahon to be deposed in shareholder suit Hulk Hogan’s estate files petition, potential lawsuit coming upWWE and AEW market-to-market comparisons in September Raw viewership data from Netflix TKO to report Q3 earnings on November 5 VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/rmW3B3F1_qU Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    59 min
  2. AEW Dynamite Turns Six, Paramount inks Zuffa Boxing | Pollock & Thurston

    1 OCT.

    AEW Dynamite Turns Six, Paramount inks Zuffa Boxing | Pollock & Thurston

    John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary, Zuffa Boxing’s deal with Paramount, and Dana White appears on 60 Minutes. Plus, Josh Nason from the Wrestling Observer returns to the show.  Topics this week include: AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary tonight WWE partners with DC Events for John Cena’s retirement matchZuffa Boxing signs deal with Paramount Dana White profiled on CBS’ 60 MinutesStephanie McMahon speaks at the White House John Laurinaits deposed in shareholder lawsuit The Riyadh Comedy Festival What’s up with Programming Insider?Bubba the Love Sponge lawsuit update VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/VC-Mjwk8O0k Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 h 22 min
  3. WWE Moves WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia | Pollock & Thurston

    17 SEPT.

    WWE Moves WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia | Pollock & Thurston

    John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover a massive week of news in wrestling, MMA, and sports media. The main story is WWE announcing that WrestleMania will be held in Saudi Arabia, with U.K. journalist Robert Jackman joining the show to break down the logistics and impact of the move. We also dive into: Independent promoters reacting to WWE’s Saudi Arabia strategyESPN’s media call ahead of WrestlepaloozaMark Shapiro’s comments at the Goldman Sachs ConferenceTKO announcing $1 billion in share repurchasesCanelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford viewership numbers on NetflixDana White sparring with the mediaParamount & Skydance preparing a bid for Warner Bros. DiscoveryCMLL Aniversario card streaming on Triller TVLegal updates across the industryThe latest TV and streaming viewership trends VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/IFwwaQMrH0A 📺 Subscribe for more pro wrestling & combat sports business coverage. #UFC #WWE #AEW #TKO #MMA #ProWrestling #CombatSports 📌 Subscribe for weekly coverage of the business of professional wrestling with John Pollock & Brandon Thurston. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 h 36 min
  4. AJ Lee Spikes Audience, Bryan Danielson on Counterprogramming | Pollock & Thurston

    10 SEPT.

    AJ Lee Spikes Audience, Bryan Danielson on Counterprogramming | Pollock & Thurston

    John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down AJ Lee’s return to WWE and SmackDown surging to the #1 show on Friday, Bryan Danielson speaking on WWE’s counterprogramming strategy, and Bubba the Love Sponge’s response to the Nick Bollea lawsuit. Also covered on the show: John Cena’s upcoming retirement match in Washington, D.C.Paul Levesque addresses WWE’s contributions to Saudi ArabiaBubba the Love screens the Hogan sex tape documentaryZuffa Boxing promotes Canelo vs. Crawford in Las VegasWWE Worlds Collide eventNielsen’s new era of monitoring viewership UFC fighters receive payments from the antitrust settlement VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Xc2PTjW6v8k 📺 Subscribe for more pro wrestling & combat sports business coverage. #UFC #WWE #AEW #TKO #MMA #ProWrestling #CombatSports 📌 Subscribe for weekly coverage of the business of professional wrestling with John Pollock & Brandon Thurston. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 h 22 min
  5. WWE Clash in Paris | AEW All Out Moves Start Time | Pollock & Thurston

    3 SEPT.

    WWE Clash in Paris | AEW All Out Moves Start Time | Pollock & Thurston

    John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down WWE Clash in Paris, including the record-setting gate at La Défense Arena, WWE’s international business growth, and the company’s decision to run the venue on back-to-back nights. Plus, we cover the biggest stories across wrestling this week: AEW moves All Out to afternoon, PPVs available on HBO Max ROH Death Before Dishonor suffers technical issuesWWE announces its “Road to Royal Rumble” European tour dates for January 2026.Bushiroad financial results for NJPW and Stardom – what the numbers reveal about both promotions.Nick Hogan files a lawsuit against Bubba the Love Sponge over a planned Hulk Hogan documentary.Update on the Liv Morgan stalker case and why prosecutors want the alleged stalker to remain in custody.Legal battle in Callis v. Colker – is Dr. Carlon Colker a public figure?AEW September to Remember – TBS to air a special 3.5-hour block featuring the Tailgate Brawl before All Out.Thurston petitions Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority for records related to WrestleMania in Las Vegas VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/22WwRKKiRqQ 📺 Subscribe for more pro wrestling & combat sports business coverage. #UFC #WWE #AEW #TKO #MMA #ProWrestling #CombatSports 📌 Subscribe for weekly coverage of the business of professional wrestling with John Pollock & Brandon Thurston. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 h 17 min
  6. AEW Forbidden Door, WWE ESPN Move | Pollock & Thurston

    27 AOÛT

    AEW Forbidden Door, WWE ESPN Move | Pollock & Thurston

    Neal Flanagan, filling in for John Pollock, and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW’s Forbidden Door event and press conference, WWE PLE starting on ESPN DTC streaming earlier than originally announced, plus recent legal developments. Also: WWE’s PLEs moving to ESPN DTC and reworked NBCU dealNotes from the Forbidden Door post-show press conferenceDr. Carlon Colker briefly discloses Janel Grant’s medical records before filings were sealedKevin Foote v. AEW case in the 11th Circuit Court of AppealsVince McMahon’s traffic case and next court dateLatest WWE and AEW ratings, including SmackDown’s cable performance and Raw on Netflix VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/m35ez44owXU 📺 Subscribe for more pro wrestling & combat sports business coverage. #UFC #WWE #AEW #TKO #MMA #ProWrestling #CombatSports 📌 Subscribe for weekly coverage of the business of professional wrestling with John Pollock & Brandon Thurston. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 h 32 min

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Wrestlenomics covers the business of pro wrestling. Pollock & Thurston is a weekly podcast hosted by John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston. They are often joined by a relevant guest.

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